How to appeal a planning decision

Planning appeals are handled by the Planning Inspectorate. You can access the system online through GOV.UK - appeals.

The online appeal form, local authority questionnaire and comments forms are simple and easy to use - saving time, postage and printing costs.

You can find any case on the system using one or more of the following available search fields:

case reference

town

date submitted

local planning authority

How long do I have to make an appeal?

Most appeals must be made within 6 months of the decision date. This time period is shortened to 12 weeks for householder and minor commercial development appeals and 8 weeks for advertisement appeals.

For full details of the appeal timescales can be found on the GOV.UK website.

Appeals register

A list of the appeals for Preston City Council planning applications can be found using the appeal search facility.